Courtney Hunt
Iowa Falls,IA
Summary
Demonstrates effective communication and problem-solving skills in various challenging situations. Actively focused on developing leadership and management skills to improve team collaboration and maintain a safe working environment. Confident handling tasks independently and in teams with an excellent eye for detail. Strong focus on team collaboration to achieve positive outcomes, adaptable to changing needs, and valued for reliability and results-oriented approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Service Worker
Iowa State Training School for Boys
Eldora, IA
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe and secure working environment for all participants by enforcing rules, guidelines, and conflict resolution strategies.
- Served as a positive role model for youths in our care, demonstrating empathy, respect, and understanding through every interaction.
- Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate case records.
- Trained new staff in best practices for youth interaction and program delivery techniques.
Youth for Christ Intern
Siouxland Teen Center
Le Mars, IA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Hosted group lessons to teach students life skills, healthy boundary setting, accountability, and restorative behavior tactics.
- Apply conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques in stressful situations to succeed in the overall goals of the students and staff.
- Teach life skills to teenagers who come and have a desire to learn how to become reliable, healthy, contributing members of society.
Theatre Department Assistant
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Focused on attention to detail in the quality of completed work to produce products to specifications of target goals.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, leading to increased satisfaction levels.
- Organized personal and team records of products produced in a timely and efficient manner.
Team Leader
Wildwood Hills Camp
St. Charles, IA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Mentored children from ages 8-18 years with various interests, skills, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Promoted inclusion and diversity to foster a positive and respectful environment among staff, as well as campers.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Dordt University
Sioux Center, Iowa05.2024
Skills
- ART facilitator certified
- Behavior modeling
- Crisis response
- Conflict Resolution
- Journalism
- Suicide prevention
Timeline
Youth Service Worker
Iowa State Training School for Boys
07.2024 - Current
Youth for Christ Intern
Siouxland Teen Center
01.2024 - 05.2024
Theatre Department Assistant
Dordt University
08.2023 - 11.2023
Team Leader
Wildwood Hills Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Dordt University